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Analysis-Fearing war in Xi's next term, Taiwan bolsters defences

Taiwan is bolstering its defences and steeling itself for the possibility of war with China as leader Xi Jinping readies to assume a third term in power and tries to achieve what no predecessor has done by taking control of the island.

Reuters

Kurdish Progressive Party to Asharq Al-Awsat: Damascus’ Opting for Military Solution Led to Foreign Meddling

The Kurdish Democratic Progressive Party, one of Syria’s oldest Kurdish parties, believes that efforts to normalize relations between the Damascus regime and Ankara came at Russia’s request and Iranian encouragement in wake of the summit held between Russia, Türkiye and Iran in July.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan hosts dozens of foreign lawmakers in Washington to push China sanctions

WASHINGTON: Taiwan's de facto ambassador in Washington, Hsiao Bi-khim, hosted on Tuesday dozens of international lawmakers who back sanctions on China for aggression toward the island, a show of support for Taipei amid military pressure from Beijing.

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China sanctions Taiwan officials and stages new military drills after US lawmakers’ Taipei visit

Beijing carries out ‘combat drills’ and acts against seven individuals for allegedly supporting Taiwan independence

The Guardian - UK

China sanctions seven top Taiwanese officials after 2nd US Congressional delegation's visit to Taipei

BEIJING: China on Tuesday announced sanctions on seven "die-hard" pro-independence Taiwanese politicians and officials, including Taipei's representative to Washington, amid concerns over the increasing visits by foreign dignitaries to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

The Times of India

China-Taiwan trade, and everything you need to know

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has visited Taiwan in defiance of strong opposition from mainland China, and it is shaping up to have far-reaching implications for trade.

Bangkok Post

'Captain Taiwan' President Tsai launches local election campaign

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen launched her party's campaign for November local elections on Sunday, touting the island's economic resilience in the face of global challenges like the war in Ukraine and inflation.

Reuters

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Taiwan citizens turn to gun training as fears of China invasion grows

Taiwanese civilians are training to use firearms to prepare their country’s defences against a possible conflict with China as the war in Ukraine continues

The Independent UK

More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat

From tour guides to tattoo artists, some in Taiwan are taking shooting lessons for the first time in their lives as Russia's invasion of Ukraine ratchets up anxiety at the prospect of giant neighbour China making a similar move on the democratic island.

Reuters

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